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Political science professor warns of Iran's military
Pope condemns anti-Semitism
Jews urge resettlei of Yugoslav refugl By Cynthia Mann States News Service
By Ruth E. Gruber
Prom left, Zoe Rlekes, Dr. Janice Stein, Sharon Kooper By Barbara Chandler, Federation public relations director A political science proTessor at the University of Toronto warned of Iran's growing military strength during a Federation Campaign luncheon at the Highland Country Club last week. Or. Janice Stein, a consultant on Middle East peace negotiations for the U.S. State Department, spoke to women of the Lion of Judah, Double Chai and Chai Grand Gifts Division of the Womeh's 1993 UJA/ Federation Campaign. Sharon Kooper served as chairman of the event. Dr. Stein said that tl\e Middle East i? involved in the most intense arms race in histofy. "In three years, Iran will have enough military strength to close the Persian Gulf She said also that Syria has Scud missiles that can carry chemical warheads and possess the accuracy and range Co reach any target in Israel. "Hie large oil producing countries have no ability to defend tliemselves, and the only solution tn their iMcurity problems is the United Sutea," Dr. Stoln asMtted. She added that tlie crilU in water ahortagea ia pushing BU partita to the
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peace table because they all understand that the only solution is a regional solution. Dr. Stein who has worked personally with Prime Minister Rabin said "He is exactly the right person at exactly the right time. He understands the big picture.... We must avoid another devastating war that would decimate another generation of young Israelis." "Rabin is'committed to reaching a peace agreement within 18 mont^js,' she added. Zoe Riekes, chairman of Women's Division, noted that the Women's Division raised 20 per cent of the $2.6 million donated in the 1992 campaign. "You ladies turn promises, into realities, locally sponsoring such programs as Meals-onWlieels, child care, counseling, assistance for the elderly and Soviet resettlement. In addition, Jews Around the world b«;nefit from our dollars." Bobbie Epstein, Uon of Judah'chairman, presented seven new Lion of Judah members saying, *It Just gets better and better in this community, and the women of Omaha have reeponded again.*
Edward Idris Cassidy, president,of the Pontifical Commission for Religious Relations with the Jews, also were in attendance. Bronfman was in Rome in his dual role as head of the WJC and , esident of the International Jewish Committee on Interreligious Consultations. He was on hand when WJC honorary vice president Gerhart Rie jner was awarded a Papal Knighthood of the Order of St. Gregory the Great for his 50 years of commitment to interreligious dialogue. Bronfman indicated that moves were under way to coordinate a concrete religious response to current manifestation of hatred and prejudice — not just anti-Semitism — b^ leaders of various faiths, but he declined to go into specifics.
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WASHINGTON (JTA) - The Ameri Committee has urged President Bush t( emergency and resettle' at least 25,00C refugees from the war-torn former rct/uoucs oi Yugoslavila. "As Jews, we feel we are reliving a nightmare" with the situation' in Bosnia-Herzegovina, AJCommittee President Alfred Moses and David Singer, the group's executive vice president, wrote in a letter to Bush. "As a community dedicated to preserving tlie memory and lessons of the Holocaust, we cannot remain silent while a portion of Europe again descends into massive displacement, detdention and killing of targeted ethnic or religious groups," they wrote. The AJCommittee letter is the latest action in a campaign being waged throughout the organized Jewish community to press the United States to take tougher measures against Serbain atrocities and to provide humanitarian aid to the victims. Perhaps the most dramatic action was the evacuation by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee of 350 Jewish, Moslem, Serbian and Croatian refugees from Sangevo. Bosnia's ambassador to the United Nations wrote a letter to The New York Times in which he praised the Jewish community's response to the crisis. Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey said many Jewish organizations had been "at the forefront in breaking the silence" with "calls for more resolute action." Sacirbey wrote the letter in response to a Nov. 9 New York Times column by Flora Lewis that proclaimed world Jewry had a "special responsibility" to respond.
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Charlee Fellmnn celebrated his 90th birthday laat week at Beth El Synagogue In the company of hia slater, four brothers, eons and other Pellman relatives from throughout the country. The Fellman albllnge are the ehlldren of Gerahon and Brendel Fellman. Pictured are (from left) Joe Fellman of Dallas; Prof. David Fellman of Madison, Wis.) Charlie; Sarah Henoch of Kecondida, Calif.; Dr. Abe Fellman of San Diego; and Harry Fellman of San Diego.
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^^ IMtormh VvUmmn Modem medical technology has enabled doctors to help InfcrtUe eouplaa conceive, terailnallyUl patiahts die earlier, and people who dislike their bodv shapes to change them surgically. ' But are thaee procedurai ethical? Dr. Fred Rosnar, assistant dean and professor of m«trt""'" -' *t»—•• Pi^.t-.i" '"Urge of Medicine at Yfi iibbis' and Jewish SCIHM'II') II(MIIII'III nil viir... iiHiut-i, iH thrce lectures at Beth Israel Synagogue and Temple Israel. A surv:— *• *Se Holocaust who f1»d Berlin as a young c) unar iraduated fVom live Talmudic Academy, T< iid Albert Kinsteln ^College of Me*! '< b^k aald rabtus umi Juwiuii sthulani would have the ^^Hwdag opinions on modvm nwHltral liilvinmas. *Abor< |*Abo IpNfnmvj
VATICAN CITY (JTA) — Pope John Paul II opened a half-hour audience with Edgar Bronf-'man, president of the World Jewish Congress, by condemning antiSemit'sm. They discussed issues ranging from Vatican relations with Israel to a condemnation of antiSemitism. Bronfman said he presented the pope with a copy of the Declaration of Tolerance, written by Elie Wiesel and to date signed by about 65 heads of state, which the pope indicated he was anxious to sign. Bronfman said that during the audience he raised the possibility of the pope going to Washington for the inauguration of the new Holocaust Museum and Memorial in April, a ceremony also to be attendee^ by, fiew President Bill CttaMtt. He also raised ttie possibility of the pope accepting Israeli Foreign Minister Yitthak Peres' recent invitation to visit Israel. They also discussed the continuing progress on the hew Carmelite convent that will replace the one at Au8chwit«. . Bronfman said he "acknowledged with gratitude," the pope's stand on the issue. The pope told Bronfman that everything was on track for the construction of the new convent apd the nuns will be moving into the new building as soon as it is nnlahed. "It was a great honor and an enormous privl.lege" to have the audience, Bronfhtan told reporters afterward. Israel Singer, secretary of the WJC, and Cardinal
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physical or emotional health of the pregnant woman woman, phone numbers numbers. In such case*, abortion Is required because the life of *AIDSt Though the rabbis end scholars condemn the woman takes precedence over the life of the letus. many behaviors that spread the AIDS virus, Including 'Coametlo eturgaryt Becauae of a ban on intention- honMeeatialtty, drug use and proetltution, Dr. Rosner ally wounding or cutting one's body, cosmetic surgery said, AIDS patlenU should not be oati^clied. Doctors is uittally not aUowed. But if the surgery ii neoeauiy mait make tyr^ nrrnrt to eurt and treat tha diMase for peychiatric reasons, then rabbis may allow it. For and rabbis example, some rabbis have condoned nose Jobs for visit AIDS pniKiiiH (iH ihey wouM visit any other'pa«! some teenaged girls who were "convinced that they tienu. Mefiey should be set aside speeifleally for were ugly and couldnt (yinctlon at school* because they reeearch, he said were obeeeaed wltl> their noaee. Dr. Roener said. *Aaele«ing euicidee. n \h ifon 'OrgMi donatl'v tible to save any specific mous machinn does, is n< ,,ii>- A. . .led, person's life, hut i i« desecration, the hndy imid docshould I y III rvlripve ussblv orf; • <> Rskmg Rosner » iggDRta thnt tn avoid th«< ' Civ autopsy often msncbile*! cards, Jews siiould a* posalblv not sign general nrgan >\rds. Rsther, they minutes aws.\ "K lUj shouM carry cards that stale that organs will be donat- hasten their death, that's murder. morally sfieaking,' ed with tht* rtitiiwnt nf n iipnuiu< nr (uininl irivini> Hiirli he said.
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WASHINGTON (JTA) — Presidentrelect Bill Clinton has named Samuel (Sandy) Better, his longtime friend and trusted campaign foreign policy adviser, to head the national security policy board of his transition team. The appointment of Berger, who is Jewish, was one of several transition posts announced by the Clinton operation. Other Jews appointed to prominent posts include EU Segal, as chief financial officer; Al From, as assistant director for domestic policy; and Rahm Emanuel, as coordinator of the inaugural. At a news conference in Little Rock, Ark., Clinton said the appointment of policy chiefs puts the transition process into "high gear^ and reflects "^he most qualified and diverse people available." C!linton also said he will appoint a secretary of state ' who "understands the obligations of continuity and change" in foreign policy. He said the "pill£u°s of our national security" must be an altered but strong defense, the promotion of democracy, and global and domestic economic growth. The president-elect singled out the Middle East peace process, saying he is conunitted to keeping it "on track and doing whatever I can to make sure there is no break in continuity." Clinton delivered his briefing flanked by Vice President-elect Al Gore and stressed that their relationship throughout the transition has been and will be a "partnership" that is "perhaps unprecedented." That should please the pro-Israel community, yihich has foimd the Tennessee politician to be a supportive voice in the Senate. Berger, 46, served as deputy director for policy planning at the State Department in the Carter administration. Now a partner in the Washington law firm of Hogan & Hartsen, he has kept his.hand in foreign policy in the interim by serving as an adviser to E>emocratic think tanks. The naming of Berger, who is known as a centrist, an internationalist and a consensus-builder, was welcomed in several quarters. "He's a superb professional," said Gail Pressberg, codirector of Americans for Peace Now, several of ivhose t>oard members are close to Berger. • "He'll be able to balance the Clinton-Oort team's wish for change with continuity in the national security arena," she said. "It's a very positive choice," said Judith Kipper, Middle East scholar with the Brookings Institution, who has associated with Berger socially and professionally. "He is very balanced, thoughtful and experienced, and very close to the president-elect," she said. Kipper said the appointment sends a signal that is important for the process of putting together a foreignThe Oldtimers organization installed new ofricers policy team. She said he is "inclusive and open-mindand,named its Man of the Year at a luncheon last ed," thoughtful and "steady as the Rock of Gibraltar." week at the Jewish Community Center. The group is sponsored by the Bureau for the Aging. In top photo, from left, are Henry Stem, recorder; Sam Kaplan, president; Harry Paskowitz, vice president, and George Schapiro, sergeant-at-arras. Not in photo aire Al Onich, also sergeant-at-amis, and Lester Waxman, president. Iii center photo is Mr. Paskowitz who was honored as the organization's Man of the Year. In bottom photo, from left, are Charlie Fellman, ritual chairman; Norman Wohlner, sunshine committee; Sam Rosenstein, early bird narrator; Dr. Milton MargoUn, program chairman, and Sam Shyken, sunshine committee.
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November 27,1992 Beth Israel Synagogue 1602 No. 52nd Street Omaha, NE 68104 566^288 Office hours: Monday through Thussday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday (when school is in session), 9 to 11 a.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Mark Urkowitz and Cantor David Taub. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shtibbat service is at 4:35 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning service is at 8:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary and Goldstein Chapiel. Junior Congregation is at 10 a.m. Babysitter service is provided courtesy of Sisterhood. We will celebrate th^ Bar Mitzvah of Bei\jamin Gonsher, son of Rabbi and Mrs. Allan Gonsher. A kiddush in honor of Benjamin will be hosted by his parents following services. Class with Rabbi on' this week's Torah portion follows Kiddush in the Goldstein Chapel. Talmud class with Rabbi is at 3:45 p.m., followed by Mincha at 4:35 p.m. Shales Seudos, Ma'ariv and Havdalah conclude services. SUNDAY: Service is at 9 a.m. WEEKDAYS: Services are at 7 a.m. and 4:35 p.m. Each weekday evening between Mincha and Ma'ariv, we study Mishnayes. The study sessions are led by Rabbi UrkoSISTERHOOD Board meeting is Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. JEWISH STUDIES Supplementary classes in Jewish studies are at 6 'p.m. Wednesdays at the JCC Program includes isupper and Mishna studies with Rabbi Urkowitz. BREAKFAST CLUB Breakfast Club meets at 9 a.m. Sundays for davening, breakfast, Chumash and Rashi. TOPIPS Topics of Interest for iGrowing Young Jewish Ladies" meets at 1 p.m. Sundays at the JCC. Instructor is Devora UrkowiU. OIMARA Cantor David Taub leads a G«mara study sea•ion for NCSY seniors •^^ others who are int«r^Bl) Mondays at 4:30 ^h, in the Blumkln Home's Goldstein Chapel. BAR MITZVAH Noxt Saturday w« will oaUbr«t« th« Bar Mitzvah of David Tlpp, son of Dr. and Mrs. Stevan Tipp.
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Parashat Toledot 7023 Cass Street B'nal Israel Did You Celebrate Thanksgiving? Omaha, NE 68132 618 Mynster Street 666-6636 Council Blqffs, Iowa Whether accurate linguistically or not, the Torah Services are officiated 61603 text (next Sidrah) derives the name "Judah" from a by Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi 322-4706 Fink and Cantor WebberServices are officiated root meaning to praise, to thank. Thus, names derived from Judah, or using the name by congregation memGilat. FRIDAY: bers. For information, in different languages, like Jude, or Judas, or Jew, all Shabbat service is at leave a message on the . mean "one who praises, who thanks (God)." Thus a 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Fink will synagogue answering ma- Jew is one who "thanks God". Our system of b'rakhot, splwc on "Esau Talks chine (322-4705). where we say "Ba-rukh At-ta ..." is a system requirTurkey." The Oneg Shab- FRIDAY: ing us to say "We praise You (or We thank You) Lord, bat will be sponsored by Services are at 7:30 or God, King of the universe, for it is You who ..." Janey and Jerry Dann in p.m. When you dined yesterday, did you thank God? If honor of the homecoming not you didn't properly celebrate Thanksgiving.' of their children and the Chabad House Tve never done this before—but I introduce now a 1322 So. lieth Street naming of their grandson, guest writer. I've been on the Wilbur Cross Parkway Omaha, NE 68144 Jason. in Connecticut many times. But I will always think of SATURDAY: 697-1124 it thereafter in terms of Connecticut Governor Cross, Shabbat service is at who, in 1936, issued this wonderful Thanksgiving 11:15 a.m. in the sanctu- SATURDAY: Proclamation: ary. Simcah B'Shabbat, Davening is at 9:30 THme out of mind at this turn of the seaaona when an alternative Torah- a.m., followed by Kid- the hardy oak leaves rustle in the wind and the frost study service, will be held dush. gives a tang to the air and the dusk falls early and the SUNDAY: in the Chapel. friendly evenings lengthen under the heel of Orion, it BAT MITZVAH Davening is at 9:30 has seemed good to our people to join together in Alissa Jean Manvitz, a.m. praising the Creator and Preserver, who has brought daughter of Wendy and WEDNESDAY: us by a way that we did not know to the end of anothTodd Manvitz, will celeTalmud class is at 9:30 er year. In observance of this custom. I appoint brate her Bat Mitzvah at a.m. Thursday, the twenty-sixth of November, as a day of Chumash for adults is PUBLIC THANKSGIVING for the blessings that the morning service on at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 5. have been our common lot and have placed our THURSDAY: beloved State with the favored regions of the earth— Advanced Talmud is at ADULT EDUCATION for all the creature comforts: the yield of the soil that Introduction to Juda- noon. has sustained our lives—and for all those things, as ism class is at 7:30 p.m. dear as breath to the body, that quicken man's faith Offutt Tuesday. in his manhood, that nourish and strengthen his spirCapehart Chapel "Jewish in Hollywood," it to do the great work still before him: for the brother26th Street and led by Rabbi Azriel is at ly word and act; for honor held above price; for steadCapehart 9:30 a.m. on Thursday. fast courage and zeal in the long, long search after Omaha, NE 68123 "The Matriarchs and truth; for liberty and for justice freely granted by each 294-6061 their Legacy," led by to his fellow and so as freely enjoyed; and for the Rabbi Fink, is at 10:30 crowning glory and mercy of peace upon our land— FRIDAY: a.m. Thursday. that we many humbly take heart of these blessings as Services start at 8 p.m. we gather once again with solemn and festive rites to Tlfareth Israel keep our Harvest Home. 3219 Sheridan Blvd. Wexler Lincoln, NE 68602 423-8669 Elected Daniels honored Services are officiated NEW YORK (JTA) — NEW YORK (JTA) — The Department of Outreach by Rabbi Eliahu Milder. Chicago attorney Richard of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations has FRIDAY: Wexler was elected chair- been named in honor of philanthropists William .and Services are at 8 p.m. man of the National Lottie Daniel of Santa Baii>ara, Calif. SATURDAY: Services are at 9:30 Conference on Soviet a.m. Junior Congregation Jewry, replacing Shoshana Cardin. is at 10:15 a.m.
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Candlellghting for Friday, Nov. 27: 4:39 p.m. Beth El Synagogue 14506 California Omaha, NE 68154 492-8650 Office Hours: Monday through "niursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FViday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits. FRIDAY: Services are at 6 p.m. SATURDAY: Services are at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush follows services. TSS (Torah Siddi^r Skills) begins at 10:15 a.m. Sitter service starts at 10 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services are at 4:40 p.m. SUNDAY: Services are at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services are at 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. JUDAICA SHOP: Open Tuesday thru Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon. BAR MITZVAH Michael Cohn, son of Pam and Jeff Cohn, will become a Bar Mitzvah tonight and tomorrow. KiNHUS Twenty-five teenagers from Omaha's BILU chapter of USY will travel to St. Louis Nov. 27 for the annual Kinnus convention. KADIMAH Meeeting Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. A Shabbaton will be held in Des Moines Dec. 4 to 6. LUNCH 'N LEARN Lunch 'n Learn with the Rabbi resumes on Thursday at noon at Beth El. Call reservations into the office. HAVDALAH PIZZA A special Havdalah service followed by a pizza dinner and live music (featuring Tuffy's Group) will be next Saturday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m., at Beth El. Cost is $6 for aduiU and $3 for children, including mazon. Make reservations by sending a check to Kris Schulman, 14755 Burt Dr. WOMEN'S LEAOUE Learn how to make Hanukkah decorations at a workshop sponsored by Women's League on Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Coffee and dessert follow. Call Enid Blumenthal (334-6660) for reservations.
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November 27,1992
Jewish Press
Jewish continuity; What role should the press play?
By Morris Maline Jobs, jobs, jobs. The collapse of the 'evil empire' and the destruction of Iraq's war-making capability provides the free world with a challenge: Can peace produce a standard of living as well as war can? What can replace all those high-paying jobs that were needed to build million-dollar missiles and sundry weaponry? Americans went to the polls in November and selected a president-elect who appeared to have a better vision of what was needed in the United States and how that could be fulfilled. Yet, America is not alone suffering from economic decline. Most countries have similar pain. The need to build growing economies in an environment of peace apparently is something new on the world scene. Unfortunately, in this particular case, it is not likely that we can learn from the past. History wears war as its fashion, and the prospect of long-term peace seems to befiiddle rather than excite world leaders. As we approach the next century, large-scale war appears unlikely. The emergence of the United States as the sole military power and the new activism of the United Nations, eliminates the probability of World War III. Peace is extending the hand of friendship and much of the world is ready to eiyoy the fruits of calm. Yet, many trouble spots exist. And many socio-economic problems exist in our world. Famine, revolution, territorial disputes, ethnic rivalry—all abound in great numbers and.solutions are difficult, if not impossible, to find. Although turmoil continiies in the Middle East, signs of progress are appearing. The Intifada appears to be diminishing as the Palestinians now see a light, so to speak, at the end of the tunnel. „ Why should they continue to live in poverty (although they have fared much better under Israeli sovereignty than before) when at last there is hope for a jegree of autonomy and opportunity to pursue education and job-creation rather than militant agony? There is no doubt that economic growth—so necessary in the United States—is critical to Arab-Israeli peace. Poverty begets vioiencS?Jobs provide an alternative lifestyle—one that much of the world needs now.
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By David Frank, editor, MetroWeat Jewish News, Whlppany, NJ Do Jewish community newspapers have a responsibility to promote Jewrish continuity and identity or is their role faithfully to "report Jewish news" to their readers vtrithout regard for the consequences? Does the Jewish press have a different role to play than the general press? And what about Jewish reporters working for the m^or dailies and news magazines; what conflicts might they deal with in reporting news about Israel or the Jewish community? These were some of the questions posed at a seminar on "Jevrish Continuity: The Role of the Press," held at the 61st General Assembly of the Council of Jewish Federations in New York City. The session was sponsored jointly by the CJF and the American Jewish Press Association. In fact, the phrases "Jewish continuity" and "Jewish identityT were prominent in practically every plenary session, seminar and workshop in the.GA's week-long program. Responding to the message of its own 1990 National Jewish Population Survey—which indicated clearly that immediate and concerted action was necessary if there is to be a thriving American Jewish community in the 21st century—the theme of the GA was "Building renewed Jewish communities and new Jewish meaning: An historic challenge for the North American federation movement." Noting that virtually every federation participating in the GA has a.newspaper serving its community, moderator Ben Zion Leuchter—a veteran Jewish newspaperman and community leader who most recently served as the president of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society—queried whether Jewish pubhcations should "confine themselves to being cheerleaders for Israel and Jewish causes" and to what extent they could "disagree, for example, with the policies of the Israeli government without harming Jewish continuity." "Jewish papers constantly walk this thin line— which is fluid and changes from issue to issue and from community to community," commented Gary Rosenblatt, editor of the Baltimore Jewish Times, "but we have to respect our readers enough to give them the truth." Asserting that valid criticism of Israel, synagogues or Jewish federations would not "turn off young people" and impair Jewish continuity, he argued that "the more we inform our readers, the better off they, and the community at.large, will be." For Suzanne Fried Singer, managing editor of Moment magazine, "vigor and vitality is the mark of respect editors pay to their readers." She rejected the suggestion that "by providing views from the ends of the religious or Jewish political spectrum we are doing anything to hamper Jewish continuity." Nonetheless, agreeing that education was the key to Jewish survival in the Diaspora, panelists saw this as no less important a role for the Jewish press to play than the furnishing of information. Rosenblatt said
Cardin urges continuity focus By Larry Yudelson NEW YORK (JTA) — One of the most prominent yoiir peers, your co-workers, your colleagues, have leaders of the organized American Jewish community agreed that this is in fact the priority. "We have said yes, and are willing to make it our j has called on that community to treat Jewish renewal and continuity with the same aeriousneiw that it de- ority. to irycct Uie funds necessary, and to reach but j those who are willing to help." votes to its fUnd-raising campaigns. What has also changed, said Cardin, herself a fonn Shoshana Cardin, outgoing chairman qf the Conference of PresidenU of M^jor American Jewish prestdenl of the CJF, is (hat the federation movemeij Organizations, made that plea in a groundbreaking has begun to act as a whole. "We did it when it came to issues of our brethr speech to the Blst General A^stunbly of the Council of outside the U.S.," said Cardin, referring to tH Jewish Federations. Her remarks contaiiied more pian a hint of criticism arrangements by which a national system was estate of the organized Jewish community, which she said llshed to pay for the resettling of Soviet immigranU in must tear down the barriers that have kept Jews the United States, and by which $900 million in loans to Soviet immigrants in Israel were backed by federaaway. She urged as well that Jewish knowledge and spiri- tion assets. "Now we must address, with the same commitmoq tuality take its place wi' il action on the Jewish agenda, and that < <» must recognize and focus, the issue of .Inwish identity," she said. The trend towlive and continental resp synagogues as partners. is at the heart of tlie Her address cams as the 0 A begnn n Hny devoted to sibllity" by Uie i. the issues of Jewish tdsni 'nd the by-laws of the CJF.Uiat were scheduled for a vote j role thf TIM! irtilion movsni' IS Cardin An ,1, iiliil.urnr
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that, for the most part, the American Jewish press was failing the test of adequately educating its readership. What is needed is for the federations to "see their role as promoting Jewish identity and continuity, and not just fund raising," commented from the floor Brenda Segal, pubUsher and editor of The Jewish Post in Yardley, PA. "If the federations would focus on Jewish education, the papers would reflect that." Why were Jewish publications not reaching more Jews, inquired Leuchter. "If the Jewish papers were more interesting," responded Rosenblatt, "more Jews would read them." The Jewish press has to "cover institutions less and real people more," said An Goldman of the New York Times. "The constent beat of organizational news becomes boring and Jews will stop reading." He insisted that instead editors should provide more "people stories" (That's what makes readere read on") and analysis ("Rather than telling me who won the election, I want to know how the outcome affects me and my children"). Prefacing his remarks with the observation that, "despite being federation-owned, the MetroWest Jewish News and Philadelphia's Jewish Exponent were among the best Jewish newspapers in the country," another member of the audience; Andrew Polin, editor of the independently-owned Jewish Journal Of South Florida, rued the fact that "most papers are severely restricted by their federation owners." Cohn expressed his hope that federations would increasingly recognize that "the greater the degree of discretion given the editor, the better the paper will be and the more Jews will be reading it." Robert Kern, assistant director of the public information department at the United Jewish Federation of MetroWest, rose to the defense of the federations. "Both worlds can live together," said Kern. "For our federation stories to be accepted as legitimate, the paper must tell the truth [about Jewish issues). We're not trying to mislead people or keep our paper back. More often than not we manage to cooperate." Al Erlick, managing editor of the Exponent, wanted to clarify that both the federation and the privatelyowned publications operated within certain restraints. "No less than the Exponent, the [independent] Baltimore' Jewish Times is an advocacy journal," he stated, emphasizing, however, that "advocacy doesn't have conflict with the truth." Editors "expect federations to allow us to be as good as we can be in the con- • textof what we are," said Erlick. "Yes, we do have special responsibilities—and one of tlwm is to constantly engage federation executives and toll them that only a credible paper can do a good job for the community. In the federation world, being a quality paper implies a struggle—and that is part of our job."
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Dr. Debby Ouitch and Dr. Avi Brickner, both of Boston, were married Oct. 8 at the Mt. Zion Hotel in Jerusalem. The ceremony was held on hotel's veranda, facing the wall of the Old City and the valley of Hinnom. Dinner and dancing followed the ceremony. Flowergirl was Merav Duitch of Jerusalem, the bride's niece. Joshua Rothschild of New York City was the groom's attendant. The bride is the daughter of Jean and Jack Duitch of Omaha. ' She is the granddaughter of the late Ethel Lev; enson Edptr. •The groom is the son of Jessie Brickner of Rockville Center, N.Y.
Were you a Jewish single in Kansas City during the 19608? A reunion set for March 20, 1993, will bring the whole gang back together. It will be an opportunity to see who married who, who divorced, and most of all, who's still around. The group was a major part of the social life of many Kansas City Jewish singles in the period it was active, said Wayne Rothberg. The late Dave Belzer was the organizing leader. The group staged many of its own functions, and also interacted with like groups from St. Louis, Omaha, Des Moines, St. Joe, Topeka, and Wichita, Rothberg said. If you were a member, know a person who was a member, or just attended one of our functions (from Kansas City or a surrounding area) c^l Carol and Arnold Caviar at (913) 383-2108; Wayne and Sandra Rothberg at (913) 962-4162; or Larry and Cheryl Silverman at (913) 88fi-8030.
Letter from Israel By Harry Allen
Of first importance to those who may be thinking in terms of spending a month or two or more in Israel is housing. There does exist a fairly good Rick and Josi Rein of supply of rental apartHighland Park, 111., an- ments for short-term as nounce the birth of a will as extended lengths daughter, Molly Behr. of stay. The quality as Molly has two older sis- \yell as the price vary con- ters, Allison and Emily. siderably. Grandparents are Ajon Price depends on size, and Carol Farber of quality of the building Omaha and Huntley R^n and neighborhood and of Glencoe, 111. length of time one rents Great-grandmothers for. The shorter the time are Lillian (Mrs. Maurie) the higher the monthly Lipsey and Ruth (Mrs. rental. But even the luxuLouis) Frankel, both of ry apartments in Israel Chicago. will not match the quality of a first-class apartment Thanks to you... in Omaha or Lincoln. it works... One can find comfortfor ALL OF US able, good quality furnished units rartging from United Way one to three bedrooms. The price ranges from
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Bar Mitzvah
Jeffrey Katzman
Alissa Jean Manvitz
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Jeffrey Katzman will become a Bar Mitzvah on Dec. 12 at Beth Israel Synagogue. He is the son of Michael and Carol Katzman. Jeffrey designed his own invitation, as did his older sister, Melissa, who dedicated her invitation as a tribute card for the Ziv Tzedakah Fund. Jeffrey decided that sports equipment used as centerpieces during his celebration will be donated to girls' and boys' clubs in Miami, victims of Hurricane Andrew, and to youth aliyah villages in Israel Jhat house teenage . immigrants from the former Soviet Union, Elthiopia and Yugoslavia. Jeffrey is a seventh-. grade honor student at Westside Middle School and a member of the Excellence in Youth program. His hobbies include tennis, swimming, art,' books and Junior NCSY, for which he serves as ed-' itor. Jeffrey also has two younger sisters, Rachel and Ayigail. He is the grandson of Maury.and Madeline. Katzman of Omaha and Janie and Marvin Levin of Miami.
Alissa Jean Manvitz will become a Bat Mitzvah on Dec. 5 at Temple Israel. She is the daughter of Wendy and Todd Manvitz. Alissa is a seventhgrade honor student at Millard North Middle School. Her interests include dance, reading, piano and clarinet. ' Her grandparents are Doris and Harry Alloy and Marilyn and Justin Manvitz. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.. Harry Noodell; Mrs. William Lerner, of Bettendorf, Iowa; and Mrs. Davi^i Manvitz of Rock Island, 111. She has a younger sister, Diana, and a younger brother, David.
David Adam Tipp will become a Bar Mitzvah on Dec. 4 and 5 at Beth Israel Synagogue. He is a son of Marilyn and Steve Tipp. David is a seventhgrade honor-roll student at Peter Kiewit Middle school. His hobbies are drawing, sports, and col- . lecting baseball cards. David has a sister, Amy, and a brother, Alan. He is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Rosenberg of Omaha and the late Pearl Rosenberg and. Mr. and Mrs. Abe Sher of Overland Park, Kan., and the late Alvin Tipp.
Creative writers who write stories with Jewish themes can enter the David Dornstein Memorial Creative Writing Contest,,. Writers must be 18 to 35 years old. Each writer may submit only one story. A prize of $1,000 will beawarded to the author of the best story, and the winning story will be published in "Jewish Education News." Deadline for entries is Dec. 31. Judging will be from Jan. 1 to April 30, 1993, and a winner will be announced in August at the annual conference of the Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education. All subinisttiops must be 5,000 words or fewer,and must be typed and double-spaced. The author's name may not appear dlr^,ttly on the story. Include 'a separate cover page that statet the author's name, address and phone number. For more information, call Stanley Mitchell at 3348696.
Correction The book reviewed by Oliver PoUak in last week's issue is titled "Personal Witness, Israel Through My Eyes," written by Abba Eban. The title was left out by an editor's oversight.
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The Tuesday Musical concert series continues Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. at Jnslyn Art Museum with a performance by the Beaux Arts Trio. The trio' includes Menahem F^essler on piano, Ida Kavafian on violin and Peter Wiley on cello. Mr. Pressler played with' the original Beaux Arts Trio at Tanglewood in 1955. He has played worldwide with the'trio since then. Mr. Wiley joined the trio in 1987, and Ms. Kavafian joined this year. • Maestro Arturo Toscanini said the trio reveals "impeccable taste and musicianship" and called their performance "an inspiring experience." For more information, call 551-4805.
Details, details, and more details •you're redecorating a room in your house and you spend hours and hours in carpet, paint and furniture stores, trying to get the exact shades of colors and patterns of upholstery you've always wanted. Details. The player from third base just crossed home plate. But did he make it a split-second before or after the catchertaught the ball? Hopefully, instant replay will clarify the call. Details. The U.S. Post Office prints stamps commemorating Hubert Humphrey and lists the date he took office as vice president as 1964. But that was the year he was elected. He wasn't sworn in iintil January, 1965. The post office reprints the stamps to the tune of one-half million dollars. Details. Jewish, life is fiill of details, some bigger, some smaller. Many mitzvot, in particular, seem to be inundated with details, so much so that people often ask, "Does G-d really care? Does it realjy matter to Him if the food has 'proper supervision' or if I just read the ingredients? Does He really mind if I light the Shabbat candles just a minute late? Do my prayers really reach
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Gifts on saleat Faire Handmade pottery, woodwork, menorahs and baskets are among gifts for sale at the second annual Chanukah Faire at •theJCC. The craft show will be Dec 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the auditorium and gallery, said Kathy Mann, Chanukah Faire coordinator. She
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David Perlman will lead the newly-formed Flanagan Community Advisoiy Board, which will support and advise the administration, staff and students at Flanagan High School. The board had its first meeting at Flanagan High, an alternative school, on Oct. 26. Other board members are the Rev. Curtis Bender, pastor of Zion Baptist Church; Sister Norita Cooney, president-chief executive officer of Mercy Midlands; Diane Cunegin, unit operations manager of Girls Inc.: Dr. Gregory Davis; Al Goodwin, president of Omaha Economic Development Corp.; Dr. Glen Mitchell, principal of Alyce Wilson School; Deborah Sykes-West, director of Girls Inc.; Dora McDavis, probation officer; Brenda Council, an attorney and president of the Omaha school board; William Thompson; and Wayne Staniszewski.
Soviet Jewry group to continue The National Conference on -Soviet Jewry (NCSJ) will continue its work on behalf of the Jewish communities in regions of the former Soviet Union as those areas redefine themselves, said Chairman Richard Wexler. "We are now entering a new era," he said. "We will- work to ensure the security and well-being of all of those Jews who remain in the region, as well aa to affirm the right to emigrate," he said, , Two prominent U.S. scholars on the former
Soviet Union and the president of the Russian Va'ad agree that the NCSJ has further work to accomplish. Professor Zvi Gitelman of the University of Michigan said, "Soviet Jewry advocates are suffering from success; we fought for Jewish rights (in the Soviet Union) and we won the battle. The NCSJ should feel very proud, but^ should remember what the U.S. did post-World War Two; we demobilized very quickly. I suggest for the NCSJ a partial demobilization."
Imagine 120 Jewish after which everyorie teens getting together for broke up into groups for a weekend of singing, Torah Corps. Each group learning and laughing had to interpret the right here in Omaha. weekend's 'I^Brah portion Well, on Oct. 30 this be- (Noah's Ark) in a creative, came reality as Jewish tasteful and fiinny way. It teens from all around the was interesting to see Midwest came to Omaha what people came up for the MoVFTY rMis- with! Then we assembled souri Valley Federation of in different groups for Temple Youth) Fall Con- "Shabbat Around the clave. The theme of the World" rotations. For exwee-kend was "Here ample, there was a BibComes the Bride" (the lical Shabbat, a Hasidic Sabbath bride, that is!) Shabbat and even a FuOTYG was in charge of ture Shabbat. ' this special event, which After an afternoon of took a lot of planning and progi-ams, it was time to organizing. let loose and relax. Friday night was filled Around 4 p.m^ everyone with the spirit of Shabbat. settled down and we beOTYG led an excellent gan Havdalah. The serand uplifting service vice was the perfect way to about Shabbat experi- say goodbye to Shabbat, ences. After an Oneg, the friends and a very special MoVFTYiteg broke into weekend. groups for a program on The conclave ended on Shabbat and what it . Sunday with<a friendship means to each of ua. circle aiid the singing of We started Saturday Shechecheyanu. with creative services Now that ihe conclave
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^rg rganizatons MAMALOSHEN Mamaloshen will have a pre-Hanukkah bingo party and 8-year anniversary party Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. in the conference room at the Rose Blumkin Home. Mamaloshen became a program of the Jewish Cultural Arts Council in 1984. Participants are asked to bring a wrapped gift to exchange (spend no more than $2). Please bring something new, no "white elephants,^ hand-downs or cash in an envelope. Margie Nearenberg will sing old Jewish favorites and lead a Hanukkah sing-a-long. • Morey Landman will be the bingo caller. SINGLES JCC Singles will meiet Dec. 12 at 9 p.m. at the Marriot Regency for seasonal cheer. All adult Jewish singles may join in. For more information, call Aimee Kerby, adult services director, 3348200, ezt. 232. JCC Singles Committee will meet Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the J. Bring ideas for winter programs. A potluck Hanukkah dinner for singles will be Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. at the home of Judi Biniamow, 2428 S. 166 St. Bring a grab bag gift under $5 in value. Check the December newsletter for what food to bring. Call Aimee Kirby, adult services director (334-8200, ext. 232) for more information. The annual JCC Singles Alternatives Party will be at the Scorecard on Dec. 24. Cost is $5 per person. Festivities begin at h p.m. and continue until midnight. College students can catch up with old friends Dec. 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the JCC. Cost is $2.
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Red Cross needs more blood donors
Senior citizens ages 65 and over can socialize, have fiin and find adventure with a new social group on an outing to see the show, "Beehive," on Dec. 13. Red Cross will offer special blood-donation hours The trip is the first activity planned for the group "Visions," sponsored by the Bureau for the Aging. around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day to help prevent blood shortages during the winter holiSingles and couples are welcome to join. "Visions is a program for ageless people who happen days. YES A giant blood drive is planned for Dec. 23 from 9 a.m. to be over 65," said Amy Potash, older adult director. Next YES meeting will "We're for the young at heart." to 7 p.m. to collect enough perishable blood products to be Nov. 30 at the JCC. Visions will offer outings for theater, dining out and last through the long Christmas weekend. Tlie drive "YES Talk" discussion sports, and may offer travel opportunities, she said. will be held at Red Cross, 3838 Dewey Ave. Red Cross must collect-about 2,000 units of blood and group, bingo, and English A committee forming the group includes Harry Alloy Class all begin at 10:30 as chairman, Helen Rifkin as interim chairman, Ruth nearly 170 special platelet products each week to meet a.m. Lunch is at noon. We and Harold Oruch in charge of membership, Marvin the needs of hospitals in this area. The period from will honor Polly Alter, ex- Gerber as treasurer, Pauline Landman and Sylvia Thanksgiving through New Year's is traditionally a ecutive assistant for the Davis in charge of publicity, Elaine Feldman and Helen difficult time to maintain an adequate supply of blood Bureau for the Aging, for RifVin as performance troupe, Betty Sanford in charge and platelets. Shortages are common because volunteers and her dedication to the of travel trips, Doris and Nate Shukert and Babe and , 'Blumkin Home and the Phil Ratner in charge of Jewish holidays, Dory Gerber donors are busy during the holidays,, making it more community. Entertain- in charge of educational programs, and Ethel Goldston difficult to schedule and conduct successful blood drives. And some bloodmobiles do not reach their collecment will be music by and Betty Sanford in charge of cultural programs. Bryan School Mother|s For more information on the "Beehive" trip or about. tion goals because of bad weather or winter illness. To make an appointment to donate blood, call Red Chorus. For transporta- the group, call Amy Potash at the Bureau for the Aging Cross at 341-2723. tion, call 330-4272. (330-4272). On Dec. 13, YES will meet at the JCC to see the JCC Theatre production 'Festival Lights" at 2:30 p.m. Before the sult of the controversial scene's removal, By Leslie Katz show, refreshments will most say they liked the opera more than Jewish Bulletin of Northern be served in the Older they had anticipated. California Adult Lounge at 1:30 p.m. By Henriette Boas "I expected to feel defensive and anSAN FRANCISCO — Despite the AMSTERDAM (JTA) — Cost is $3.50 for both. Special discounted rates The Dutch royal family deletion of 8r»controversial scene from tagonistic, and 1 felt neither," says Janet of $2 apply for children,' made a stop at Curacao's the San Francisco Opera's presentation BrafT, a board member of the Jewish so bring grandchildren. old synagogue during an of "The Death of Klinghoffer," the pro- Community Relations Council in Marin. Transportation is avail- official visit to the Neth-, duction still is managing to stir the pas- "4 was prepared not to like it but that didn't happen, and I wa^.prepared to sions of many Jewish viewers. able by calling 330-4272. eriands Antilles island. The scene — a mock-the-bourgeoisie feel uncomfortable but that didn't hapQueen Beatrix and Reservations must be Prince QlauB were accom- interlude depicting a New Jersey Jewish pen. I thought it was an even-handed made by Dec. 4. panied by their three family chatting about family matters presentation."The Death of Klinghoffer" is based'on OLOTIMERS sons, Crpwn Prince Wil- and past travels — was cut after being Next Oldtimers meet- lem Alexander, Johan and virulently attacked by audiences in New the 1985 hijacking of the Italian cruise ing will be Dec. 1 at the Constantijn, during their York, Jews and non-Jews alike, who say ship Achille Lauro by Palestinian terrorists. The piece is named for Leon JCC. Earlybird discussion visit to the Mikveh Israel it ridiculed the Jewish middle class. begins at 11:00 a.m. Emanuel Synagogue in Jewish audience members who at- Klinghoffer, the 69-year-old Jewish Lunch will be served at Willemstad, the Carib- tended the West Coast premiere of The tourist who was shot by terrorists and noon. Cost is $4. Death of Klinghoffer" say they expected then thrown overboard, along with his' bean island's capital. Speaker is David KoA thanksgiving service to react similarly. But perhaps as a re- wheelchair. . tok, (xjlitical reporter for was)ield at the synagogue the Omaha World Herald. for the royal family's visit in order to "express the BREADBREAKERS profound feelings of gratiMayor P.J. Morgan will tude of the Jewish comspeak Dec. 2, according to munity on the island of Ron Gordon, chairman for Curacao toward the House of (5range," as the the month of December. Breadbreakers meets royal family is known. The synagogue claims it each Wednesday at noon at Regency West Best is the oldest Jewish Western. The luncheon prayer house in the Westcosts $7.50 and is open to ern Hemisphere, founded the community. in 1656 members. Reservations must be made by Dec. 4. For more information, call Aimee Kirby at 334-8200, ext. 232.
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Calendar of events Dec. 2: Dec. 6:
Luncheon with Gloria Goldreich, noon. Chanukah Faire, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; story. hour 1:45 p.m.; "Festival of Lights," 2:30 p.m. Dec. 13: B'nai B'rith Bible Quiz, 2 p.m. Dec 15: Michael Medved lecture, 7:30 p.m. All events are at the JCC.
Book contests for kids Children in kindergarten through eighth grades can enter two contests during Jewish Book Month. The Elinor A. Whitman Memorial Book Appreciation Contests are for writing book reports and designing book jacket covers. The vrinner in each contest for each grade level vrill get a prize. Books must aU have Jewish content. Entry forms are .available through teachers at the Friedel Jewish Academy, the United Talmud Torah of Omaha, and Temple Israel religious school. Winners will be publicized in the Jewish Press.
Doctor says synagogues exclude disabled Jews By Alexandra J. Wall NEW YORK (JTA) — Most synagogues in the United States are insensitive to the needs of the disabled population, and therefore exclude Jews from places of worship, according to a Jewish physician at Johns Hopkins Medical School in Baltimore. But a new organization called Disability Access and Synagogue Services, (DASS), founded by Mark Young, seeks to educate synagogues about this issue. Composed of physicians, psychologists, physical therapists and other rehabilitation professionals, DASS is entirely funded by its members, but hopes in the future to receive fiinding from other sources. Catering to the needs of the disabled does not stop with building a wheelchair ramp. Young said. The bimah, or stage, must be made wheelchair accessible, as should the mikvah, or ritual bath. And for the visually impaired, prayerbooks should be provided in both large typ« and in Braille, he said. Young is currently recruiting rabbis of the four miuor American Jewish denominations to serve on an advisory council. He is especially concerned in ensuring that provisions made for the disabled are in accordance with halachah, or Jewish law. He spoke of a device, invented in Israel,' which allows electric wheelchairs to run on the Sabbath. Encouraging research on such items is one of DASS's objectives. The organization also hopes to serve as a clearing- house for information for synagogues, and to connect with similar organizations of other faiths. Young has seen two synagogues in the Baltimore area build wheelchair ramps recently in accordance with the new Americans with Disabilities Act that went into effect this year. Federal discrimination regulations have traditionally exempted houses of wtorship under the doctrine of separation of church and state, but religious groups have used the new law as impetus to re-examine their practices.
Extremist influence rises in South By Boaz Dvir, staff writer Miami Jewish Tribune WEST PALM BEACH — In two weeks, the Palm Beach County Library Material Selections Committee will decide whether to display a neo-Nazi publication in its periodicals section. Givfrfg no clue as to the possible outcome of the selection review, library director Jerry Brownlee would say only that the committee will apply standard procedures in its evaluation of The New Order, published by the local neo-Nazi National Socialists. The case comes in the wake of a warning about growing political extremism in Florida sounded by the regional office of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith (ADD. According to a regional ADL report on "Extremism in Florida" released last week, "Even where the behavior of organized extremist groups (does) not reach the level of criminal violations, their focused activities in the promotion of bigotry serve as a continual generator of hatred. "Combined with their deliberate targeting of young people for recruitment, this activity should be viewed with deep concern by law enforcement ofTicials and civic pohtical leadership," the report said. The National Socialists, a small but extreme group, submitted The New Order for review as part of a vridespread effort to attract media attention, said Louise Shure, director of the Palm Beach County region of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith (ADL). The group's other recent efforts included weekly demonstrations in various parts of the county, local TV appearances, and a near-clash with Jewish protesters outside the Elvis Hitler concert a month ago at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.
Hebrew University opens Abba Eban center By David Landau JERUSALEM (JTA) -^ A center for the study of Israel's diplomatic history named after Abba Eban, the country's doyen of diplomacy, was opened at the Hebkew University. The center will house Eban's voluminous personal archives, as well as audio and video material collected by the former foreign minister in connection with his public television series and new t>ook, published in the United SUtes. Eventually, Eban told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, he hoped a full chair in Israeli diplomatic history will evolve out of the new center. The center's present plans, he Said, provide for an annual conference that will include key figures active in various periods of Israeli diplomacy. TTie center will also present seminars, lectures, and house a large library on Israeli diplomatic history. "Not diplomatic history in general." Eban stressed, "nor Israeli history. But Israeli diplomatic history." He noted that until now, the subject was not recognized as a specialized academic discipline in any Israeli university. The Eban center was created with donations from two leading figures in British Jewry: Lord Wolfson and Mria. Henny Gestetner. 'T\\ey felt it was not natural that thara is no Institution in Jerusalem linked to ms," Eban said. ITyooowa Ml ••111
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fur Man in Israel By Carl Albert
The promise is one thing... The reality is everything
What's In store for the Palestinians HAIFA—Who are the Arab "collaborators" who are being killed off by the hundreds by fanatical Arab nationalists and street gangs in Gaza, Judea and Samaria? Apologists for the almost daily brutal murders often refer to the victims as "informers," an epithet designed to besmirch them and make them seem unpardonable. But In the eyes of the street gangs, a collaborator is anyone who has any dealings, in any way, with the Israeli authorities, and thus can refer also to town and clan heads yrho seek to maintain a semblance of normal community life. In this category fall also those who may once have been employees of the local government, those who do business with Israelis and increasingly even those who seek to support their families by crossing into Israel to work there. More recently, the term has come to be applied by the extremists even to those who are prepared to enter into peace negotiations with Israel. The Palestinian delegation in the Washington talks realize that their own lives are in danger. I recall my visit not too long ago to an Arab village where I was to interview the tmukhtar, what we might call the mayor. Because his authority in maintaining law 'and order and proper administration of the village was recognized by Israel, he was looked upon with suspicion by the local hotheads. Our car was admitted into his barred and guarded courtyard only aft«r we had been clearly identified, and then the barrier closed tightly behind us. On our departure, the gates opened for a quick moment and we sped away. The precautions were not against Israeli soldiers but :i«gainst the masked vigilantes of his own people. Word has already been passed around that if and when some form of autonomy is put into effect, and the restraints of Israeli troops have been removed, the West Bank and Gaza will witness mtyor bloodshed. Knowledgeable sources claim that lists have already been compiled, comprising at least 15,000 names. It could well be that when the gangs take over and unrestrained riots break out, thousands more may fall victim. It must be clear that the victims (close to 750 have already been shot, stabbed, mutilated, burned, throttled or hanged) are not necessarily all Israeli spies or informers. They are certainly not advocates of Zionism or of Israeli rule. They may well be civil service employees, teachers, sanitation workers, merchants, land ownsers who sold to Jews, local council members or others who have sought to maintain tumnalcy and peace in daily life. Even a chance and ill-timed conversation with an Israeli soldier or civilian may suffice to enter another name on the black list. Faisal Husseini, most prominent PLO leader in the territories, when asked how he would define a collaborator, provided a description so loosely worded as to cover any case where vigilantes sought to even scores with neighbors or with members of another clan. Said Huaseini: "Anyone who is employed by the authorities, reports to them, helps them in their war against the nationalist movement, or carries weapons." Undoubtedly there are some Arabs who are prepared to inform against their neighbors in return for good pay and presumably for protection. In such instances they Have become alarmed by the growing threats against them and have asked to be rescued. There are cases where the Israeli army has provided help. The whole operation is cloaked in secrecy, but it is said that some of the threatened families have been enabled to start fresh lives overseas; others have been giveh new identifications and moved into Israel. To summarize, everyone in the territories knows what's coming. It's common talk. Indeed the master plan had been discussed even before'the intifada broke out. When the Israelis finally get out, it was said, all those who had had anything to do I with them would be wiped out. Next, all the Christians would be killed. And in the end, it will be the PLO against the fundamentalist Hama's against the roving street gangs. May Allah help them.
ADL seeks survivors NEW YORK (JTA) — Survivors of the Mielec forced-labor camp in Poland are Ibeing sought by the Anti-Defamation League in response to a cequest from the Stuttgart prosecutor's office in Germany. ' .^ ,, "the call is out for persons who could provide information about the camp and to testify against its commandant, Josef Schwammberger. . ' Those with information are asked to conUct Elliot Welles, director of the ADL Nazi War Criminals Task Force, 823 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY. 10017, or Prosecutor Kurt Schrimm, Staat«anwalt»chaft, Neckarstrasse 145, 7000 Stuttgart Ifi, Germany.
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Children's show opens at JCC The all-children production of "Festival of Lights" opens tomorro>y at the JCC theater. An original production of dance, acting and comedy, the show centers on the theme of Hanukkah. It includes a series of vaudeville-type skits by the JCC Players and eight, longer'vignettes about Hanukkah.
Theater about Jewrish " holidays was long needed, said (iheryl Lemer, performing arts director at the JCC. "With so many shows centered around the Christmas season, we wanted to create entertainment that Jewish families could identify with," sH« said.
The show was written and produced by Kate Schrader and M. Michele Phillips, who are both ChnEkhans. The cast of 35 younsters has been rehearsing since October, Mrs. Lerner said. Show times are 7:30 p.m. tomorrow and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday and Dec. 12. .'
about the program in Radio City Music Hall to 5,000 delegates attending the General Assembly of the Council of Jewish Federations. , The film will be shown throughout the continent as part of the pilot project. This cooperative effort will mark the first time these groups have worked together on so broad and extensive a program for Jewish youth. The goal of the pilot project is to mobilize Jewish communities in the United States and Canada to raise the number of young Jews who have participated in Israel Experience programs from the current level of approximately 8,000 a year to 50,000 annually by the year 2000: The Jewish teen-age population in the U.S. and Canada is estimated at around 350,000.
The United Jewish Appeal, Council of Jewish Federations, Jewish Community Centers Assncidtion, Jewish Education Service of North America and The CRB Foundation have joined together to form a Consortium aimed at providing every Jewish high school student in North America the opportunity to-participate in an Israel Experience prograin. Speaking on behalf of the Consortium, Charles R. Bronfman, president of The CRB Foundation of Montreal and Jerusalem, stated: "The Israel Experience holds great promise for heightening awareness, strengthening identity and making a signiflcarit contribution to contemporary Jewish life, education and Jewish continuity. "We hope to make it a new rite of passage in the lives of young Jews," he said. Mr. Bronfman gave details of thfe five-year pilot project following the showing of a shprt film
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An afternoon of nostalgia with music and memories of the days of 1910 to 1940 on North 24th Street in Omaha was presented by the Women's League of Beth El Synagogue. Mary Fellmiin and Lola Reinglas are chairwoman. Speaker Art Grbssman presented the history of the Jewish immigrants coming to America and Omaha. He told of the first synagogue, early businesses, and of friends and neighbors. It was an afternoon that brought back many memories. The music of Wayne Miller, the Len Ebby quartet and Dan Cervany on the organ an(J keyboards added to our celebration of the 65th wedding anniversary of Abe and Fannie Rosenlhal. The LOVE-sponsored Pan Tournament was a sucies.s and preparations are bfing made for the Hanukkah party on Dec. 20 The annual family dinni loyous odCasioh. Thanks to Sharon Conlon for her 10 years of devbtion to the comfori and pleasure of the residents of the Rtise Blumkin Jewish Home.
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